Book Lovers Newsletter 
Hello Book Lovers,
 
February is Black History Month, and we have some wonderful programs in this year's Black History Celebration, including a virtual book-talk program. There's also plenty of time to complete Winter Reading Challenge, if you haven't yet. It runs through the end of this month. We also hope you'll look ahead to March, and join us at our non-fiction virtual book-talk program. Find out more about all of this in the Upcoming Programs and News sections below.
 
Let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing our love of books with you!
 
Happy Reading,
Sarah

Upcoming Programs
 

Virtual Program: Black History, Black Stories. Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 p.m. Adults. Registration required. BHM 2026.
Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Program: Black History, Black Stories
Library staff will share their favorite African American literature titles in celebration of Black History Month. Adults. Registration required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering. A recording of this virtual program will be posted to YouTube within three business days.
 
Virtual Program: Noteworthy Non-Fiction Reads. Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. Adults Registration required.
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
Noteworthy Non-Fiction Reads
Library staff will highlight quality non-fiction titles, both new and forthcoming. Adults. Registration required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering. A recording of this virtual program will be posted to YouTube within three business days.

News
 
Black History Celebration 2026. Exploring 100 Years of Black St. Louis.
Black History Celebration
St. Louis County Library will host a Black History Celebration in February. The theme for 2026 is “Exploring 100 Years of Black St. Louis.” Events include performances by the Black Rep, a jazz concert, a gospel celebration, author events, historical lectures and more. Select this link to see upcoming events.
 
Winter Reading Challenge. Drawing of a fireplace and chair near a window with snow.
Winter Reading Challenge
All ages can participate. Register online with Beanstack or pick up a print log sheet at a branch.
Complete at least 5 activities to be entered in an electronic prize raffle. Mark activities complete by February 28. Learn more by selecting this link.

Watch it on YouTube
 
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Check out our Staff Book Picks playlist on the library's YouTube Channel. You'll find a selection of some of our past book talk virtual programs that you may have missed. Watch it here! Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss other great library programs.
 

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Join a Book Discussion Group
Meet other readers and talk about great books! Please visit the events calendar to find a group that matches your schedule and interests.
 

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Personalized Reading List
Let us help you find your next book! Tell us about your reading preferences using this form. We’ll suggest similar books that we think you may like based on what you say you’re in the mood to read and what you’ve liked in the past.

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Author Events
Did you know we have the biggest, number one author event series in the country? Each month the St. Louis County Library Foundation brings bestselling and award-winning authors from a variety of genres to the library, offering readers exclusive opportunities to meet and engage with their favorite writers. See upcoming events here.